I noticed the Gaz Man this morning in the Age was suggesting that if Geelong make a play at Chip (as is rumored) then we should make a play at Motlop as some kind of 'revenge' signing. He did make a good point in that Geelong consistently pay unders for a lot of players to keep the collective together and if we present a good deal to him, we might be a chance.

It would be a turn up for the books to see us doing something as provocative as that. Not sure if we should be signing and trading on that basis but it would be amusing for a bit to see us actually swing back at clubs who we have been told in years past that we can 'learn so much from' (i.e. take it in the rear from).

What likelihood do my fellow 'Landers think this is of coming to fruition?

I think motlop is good because those around him are, wouldn't look nearly as good in our side

and I don't like the idea of recruiting a player for revenge unless it's Jeremy Cameron

The best revenge would be a huge rise in 2015 and Geelong falling away

Likelihood is absolutely zero.

I also realize the last time we listened to the Gazza on personnel acquisition... well, we all know what happened! Perhaps he might want to leave the role of Jim Cardwell to someone else!

Edited July 28, 201411 yr by Colin B. Flaubert

Likelihood is absolutely zero.

It seemed to me that Garry just plucked a name out of the hat.

It seemed to me that Garry just plucked a name out of the hat.

Maybe moreso on him being influential and exactly the type we don't have, but definitely not based on the likelihood of it at all happening.

It seemed to me that Garry just plucked a name out of the hat.

I believe that's how Schwabby, Don and he selected Neeldy!

I believe that's how Schwabby, Don and he selected Neeldy!

Scissors, paper, rock... get it right!

I noticed the Gaz Man this morning in the Age was suggesting that if Geelong make a play at Chip (as is rumored) then we should make a play at Motlop as some kind of 'revenge' signing. He did make a good point in that Geelong consistently pay unders for a lot of players to keep the collective together and if we present a good deal to him, we might be a chance.

It would be a turn up for the books to see us doing something as provocative as that. Not sure if we should be signing and trading on that basis but it would be amusing for a bit to see us actually swing back at clubs who we have been told in years past that we can 'learn so much from' (i.e. take it in the rear from).

What likelihood do my fellow 'Landers think this is of coming to fruition?

Ask Collingwood and Richmond how that works. It just about (well it did really) sent them both broke and the Tiges are still recovering. It was kinda their Norm Smith moment.

Scissors, paper, rock... get it right!

Actually DD, I think the Melbourne coaching selection process was more along these lines. Replace TV shows with coaches names and you get the idea!

http://youtu.be/tAB1rInMUqM?t=2m6s

Edited July 28, 201411 yr by Colin B. Flaubert

That was the laziest piece of writing I've seen for some time. Smacks of someone to had to submit something to meet a deadline. Meaningless drivel. Couldn't even be bothered to find out Motlops contract status. He just plucked a name out of his9

Sorry the post got sent prematurely. Anyway was going to say he plucked any name out of his orifice and ran with it. He's a clown -zero credibility.

Likelihood is absolutely zero.

"People say, 'Why would he leave Geelong to come to Melbourne?' Well, he wouldn't. But it might just cause them a little bit of pain because right now they are making life very difficult for Melbourne and James Frawley," Lyon said on Triple M."

It seemed to me that Garry just plucked a name out of the hat.

"Demons great Garry Lyon says his former club needs to respond aggressively to the Cats, who have approached impending unrestricted free agent James Frawley, and used Motlop as an example of the way the club can hit back."

That was the laziest piece of writing I've seen for some time. Smacks of someone to had to submit something to meet a deadline. Meaningless drivel. Couldn't even be bothered to find out Motlops contract status. He just plucked a name out of his9

"Motlop, one of the AFL's most exciting players and crucial to the Cats' premiership hopes, is contracted until the end of 2015."

You guys actually bother to read the article before forming your well founded opinions? Hope you appreciate the irony of blasting someones research when you haven't even read what you're commenting on. FMD.

Fcuk you guys like to smash G Lyon.

The article was presented as an example.

You lot are the lazy ones.

Ask Collingwood and Richmond how that works. It just about (well it did really) sent them both broke and the Tiges are still recovering. It was kinda their Norm Smith moment.

Agree. Thank christ Lyon has no involvement in our club.

Revenge trading is one of the most stupid things a club could do.

I know Motlop was used as an example and while he is a beautiful player, paying him 700K is irresponsible.

HE finishes a lot of good work at Geelong but would look terrible at MFC.

Fcuk you guys like to smash G Lyon.

The article was presented as an example.

You lot are the lazy ones.

We are the lazy ones ? Its a crap piece of journalism with no research done at all - Motlop was a poor example. Tell me exactly how we would get Motlop (as an example) to the MFC. Number one he is contracted and number two if he was out of contract this year he wouldn't be a free agent. So the only way we could guarantee Motlop coming to us is if Geelong traded with us - sweet revenge - not.

Had he done his research - there is only three real ways to get revenge trading. Finish bottom of the ladder and persuade a player becoming uncontracted to not re-sign and go into the PSD. Grab an unrestricted free agent ( Corey Enright is the only unrestricted at Geelong). You can also offer player coming out of contract but not a free agent a gazillion dollars to come to your club but you have to hope for one of three things - that the opposition club will say - we ain't paying that and then deal with us fairly - or the player goes into the PSD and you hope every other club below you won't pay the hefty price you are offering - or they decide to keep the player and thus you have inflated his price.

He deserved a whack for lazy journalism. The thrust of the article was get nasty in your trading - at least get a plausible revenge scenario.

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You guys actually bother to read the article before forming your well founded opinions? Hope you appreciate the irony of blasting someones research when you haven't even read what you're commenting on. FMD.

It wasn't that I hadn't read the article - it is I am gobsmacked by the lack of research ( or lack of thought) he gave with his choice of example.

Edited July 28, 201411 yr by nutbean

It wasn't that I hadn't read the article - it is I am gobsmacked by the lack of research ( or lack of thought) he gave with his choice of example.

It just seemed that he was just appealing to Gazza's perceived authority. No leaks, no research, just 'Gazza said it so it must have credence'.

Steve Motlop is the type of player we have a big need for. JKH may fill the spot, but he would have to be good to be on par with Motlop.

Chase him or someone like him because we need to, not for revenge though.

Steve Motlop is the type of player we have a big need for. JKH may fill the spot, but he would have to be good to be on par with Motlop.

Chase him or someone like him because we need to, not for revenge though.

agree...this ought to be just what we keep doing....trying to entice good ( really good ) players top the club on a continual basis

We are well placed to cherry pick more players from GWS and Gold Coast of similar calibre to Tyson I reckon. We have Roos and Co, a young list and the go home factor in our favour as well as showing that we are willing to trade.

There will be other teams we look at of course but those two will struggle to accommodate all their early picks and GWS in particular seem to want to continuing getting their hands on early picks.

Steve Motlop is the type of player we have a big need for. JKH may fill the spot, but he would have to be good to be on par with Motlop.

Chase him or someone like him because we need to, not for revenge though.

Would be interesting to compare Motlop's first season with this one by JKH. Think we have a good one there.

Anyone who thinks Motlop only looks good because he plays in a good side are kidding themselves. He's silk, would be a fantastic player for us. Geelong know how good he is and they'll sign him up again soon without a doubt.

Surely Garry Lyon knows making suggestions to Melbourne is trouble.

That was the laziest piece of writing I've seen for some time. Smacks of someone to had to submit something to meet a deadline. Meaningless drivel. Couldn't even be bothered to find out Motlops contract status. He just plucked a name out of his9

Haha was about to write something similar - running short of ideas for copy with only 4 games on the weekend? Seriously don't understand how some of these guys get paid for speculative drivel. Here's an idea - analysis! Original but may just work.